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The Richmond is a residential neighborhood with vibrant small businesses, single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, a strong service network of neighborhood nonprofits, and great access to nature and open spaces.
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Michael Durand, Westside newspaperman who turned neighbors into writers, dies at 70
Newspaper editor Michael Durand died last week, leaving behind two neighborhood papers, and a legacy of writers.
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Richmond BUzz
Richmond Buzz: Business by locals, for locals
The Richmond is buzzing with new business. In this Buzz, many have set out to make their storefronts as versatile as possible.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures
Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place’s vibrant, social atmosphere alive.
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This buzzy Inner Richmond coffee pop-up just found a home on Geary Blvd.
The duo behind HI NRG have found a permanent home and are taking their tastes for coffee, wine and music farther west.
Cal Academy wants to lay them off. They’re coming in to work anyway.
The science museum announced last Tuesday that it plans to lay off 53 employees. Its union could stand in the way.
Puff, puff … past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios
An ordinance to ban smoking from outdoor patios at bars is currently under review by the board of supervisors. Time for a smoke break?
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Election 2026
Anti-housing message wasn’t enough to dislodge Stephen Sherrill in District 2
But there may be an anti-housing backlash if tall buildings start popping up in District 2, some warned.
Even after backlash of S.F. teachers strike, Phil Kim won overwhelmingly. Some are scratching their heads.
Though pressure on incumbent school board president Phil Kim came to a boiling point this year, Kim has swept the election thus far.
San Francisco’s ‘Overpaid CEO’ tax measure fails, a smarting loss for city unions
Prop. D was backed by labor unions to help close the city deficit. But Mayor Daniel Lurie and the Chamber of Commerce opposed it.
Election update: ‘Overpaid CEO tax’ still bleeding votes in latest ballot drop
The CEO tax measure is merely losing by less after Thursday’s release of another 15,000 ballots.
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